Ways to Get Involved
God has given us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. God has also given everyone talents and gifts.
There are many activities that make demands on our time and talent. We can’t do everything. However, if everyone does one thing, image what we can accomplish!
This booklet provides an opportunity for you to look at the many opportunities we have to be of service to our parish.
It invites you to pray about and consider giving back to God through volunteering, a portion of the time and talent he has given you.
This call to service is really an invitation to live our life in imitation of Christ who gave all that he had for our sake. In our gift of time and talent, we GROW IN CHRIST and continue to live our faith through our service to our brothers and sisters of the Cathedral Parish.
Liturgy
Contact Mary Daniel—342-0507 ext 19
Ministers of Hospitality
What: Provide a welcoming atmosphere for those who come to celebrate Mass.
When: Regularly scheduled at weekend Masses according to your preference and the need
Talent needed: Willingness to be friendly, polite and courteous
Hospitality Ministers provide a welcoming atmosphere for those who come to celebrate Mass. They assist in the collection, presentation of gifts, distribution of bulletins and other materials and straightening up the church in preparation for the next liturgy. This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to become involved in a very important way in the liturgy.
Altar Servers
(open to parishioners 4th grade and older)
What: Assist the priest and other ministers of the liturgy at daily and/or weekend Masses
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need
Talent needed: Willingness to serve, to learn, comfort in in front of the community
Altar servers assist the priest and other ministers of the liturgy daily and on the weekend. Masters of ceremonies are servers with some years of experience who assist the other servers in fulfilling their duties. This is an excellent opportunity for children and youth, couples and families to be involved in liturgical ministry. Altar servers are needed for daily as well as weekend liturgies.
Lectors
What: Proclaim the Scriptures at the weekend and/or daily Masses and other liturgical prayer services.
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need
Talent needed: Love of the Scriptures, comfort in being in front of the community, willingness to understand what proclamation requires.
This ministry requires a person to proclaim the Scripture readings with feeling and energy. Any parishioner who is capable of effectively proclaiming the Scripture readings can apply for this ministry. Lectors are needed for daily as well as weekend liturgies.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
(Open to confirmed members of the parish)
What: Assist the priests and deacons in the distribution of Communion at weekend and/or daily Masses
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need
Talent needed: Love of the Eucharist, comfort in being in front of the community, willingness to understand this ministry
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are called to serve the parish and assist the priests and deacons in the distribution of Communion. Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are needed for daily as well as weekend liturgies.
Sacristans
What: Set up vessels and furnishings prior to weekend and/or daily Masses, clean vessels and put things away following Masses.
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need
Talent needed: Organizational skills, able to follow directions, flexibility
This “behind the scenes” ministry is a great service for those who like to be involved, but perhaps are not comfortable being in front. It is an invaluable help to the priests, other ministers and the whole community.
Church Decorators
What: Decorate the church entryways, body of the church and sanctuary with signs and symbols marking certain feast days or liturgical seasons
When: Various times throughout the year
Talent needed: Gift for decorating and creativity
Volunteers could agree to decorate for a season or to decorate for a feast day. Whatever time you could give would help to enhance and mark the various feasts and seasons of our liturgical year.
Candle Keepers
What: Clean candle holders and replace candles in the church
When: As needed and/or your schedule allows
Talent needed: Desire to serve in the quiet of our church
This simple job provides a great service to our parish and to those who offer their prayers through this simple ritual of lighting a candle.
Liturgical Laundry
What: Wash and iron the altar cloths, corporals and purificators used
When: Can be done for a week, a month, a given liturgy or whatever your time allows
Talent needed: Able to wash and iron following specific instructions
Care must be taken to wash altar cloths and purificators used at Mass and prepare them for the next use. Training is provided. The linens can be collected at the church, washed in your home and returned.
Music Ministry
Contact Katie Severns—342-0507 ext. 26
katie@cathedralolph.org
Oremus Choir
What: Cathedral’s adult choir. (Oremus means “let us pray”)
When: Weekly Rehearsals (some special rehearsals for Christmas, Holy Week, and Diocesan Liturgies) and Sunday 10:30 masses
Talent Needed: Ability to sing, ability to blend with other voices, ability to sing in parts, and a regular attendance commitment.
Youth Choir
What: Cathedral’s choir for youth ages 13 and older
When: Two Sunday 4:00PM rehearsals per month, and one Sunday 5:30 mass per month. Some special rehearsals for Christmas, Holy Week, and Diocesan Liturgies.
Talent Needed: Ability to sing, ability to blend with other voices, ability to sing in parts, and a regular attendance commitment.
Cantors
What: Leaders of song and proclaimers of the psalm for liturgies
When: Scheduled for weekend and special liturgies according to availability.
Talent Needed: Ability to sing on pitch with clear diction and articulation. Ability to proclaim the psalm and pray all music during the liturgy by leading the congregation in song.
Accompanists
What: Pianists or organists to accompany the singing at Mass
When: Scheduled for weekend and special liturgies according to availability.
Talent Needed: Ability to play the music during the liturgy on piano or organ. Ability to lead, sensitivity to volume, ability to work with cantors, choir members, directors, and ability to encourage congregational singing. Excellent sight-reading skills are helpful.
Musicians
What: Guitarists, string players, percussionists, brass players, woodwind players, etc.
When: Scheduled for weekend and special liturgies according to availability.
Talent Needed: Proficiency on selected instrument. Ability to play with other musicians and singers.
Praise Band Singers and Instrumentalists
What: Singers and instrumentalists to lead music outside of the liturgy
When: Praise band members will sing and play at The Edge and Lifenight activities.
Talent Needed: Proficiency on selected instrument. Ability to play with other musicians and singers.
Life Long Faith Formation
Generations of Faith
Contact Linda Baldwin - 342-0507 ext. 29
Generations of Faith is a monthly Event where people of all generations meet to celebrate the richness of our faith. Help is needed in several areas.
What: Core Team
Talent needed: Creativity in planning lessons and activities for all ages
What: Meal Planning
Talent needed: Plan tasty meals in multiples of 100+ on a budget.
What: Set-up/Tear Down
Talent needed: Carry tables and chairs, we will occasionally need to change the arrangement of tables and chairs after our meal to make room for our group Event.
What: Welcome/Sign-In/Handouts
Talent needed: Be the welcoming face at our monthly check-in and help pass out materials during events
What: Calling
Talent needed: Give reminder calls for our Events.
What: Community Service Planner
Talent needed: Help locate opportunities for the parish to do service projects in our community
What: Babysitting/Preschool
Talent needed: Love small children & they love you. During Generations of Faith we will have times when we will break-out into small groups and it will help parents of small children more fully participate if their little ones are enjoying an activity appropriate for them.
When: We will present the program 3 times during the month from September through May—Sunday 11:30 AM-2:00 PM or Sunday 6:30 PM-8:00 PM or Wednesday 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. We may need some help before and after some of the Events.
Our Events vary month to month. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share your faith and help make our Events run smoothly
Life Teen Youth Ministry
Contact Shari Dahlke - 342-0507 ext. 28
shari@cathedralolph.org
Life Teen is the youth ministry formation program that meets weekly to lead middle school and high school teens closer to Christ. The Edge Night for middle school youth is on Wednesday nights and the Life Night for high school youth is on Sunday nights. Help is needed in several areas.
What: Leadership Team
Talent needed: Planning for youth programs and strategies of the parish, giving insights and big picture ideas for the improvement of the program, advocating and involving other youth leaders, identifying resources for the program, documenting the history of the program through photo, video, scrapbook and meeting notes.
What: Education Team
Talent needed: Serving on the Edge Night Life Night Confirmation Retreat or other ad hoc Core Teams for weekly formation, planning and implementing service opportunities which may include a future Mission Trip, facilitate a same sex and/or co-ed group discussion bible study or small group if the demand is there, prepare and present a teaching, witness talk, prayer, skit or game if needed.
What: Communications Team
Talent needed: Sending reminders and updates through the mail phone and web, setup online social networks for youth such as facebook, monitor the youth website for revisions, content and resource updates, take photos and video footage at events, develop promotions of program events to be used internally and externally.
What: Witness Team
Talent needed: Create setup and take down environments for events, play sing or lead music, assist with menus serving and cleanup for meals, aid in giveaways props or supplies, be available to babysit if needed and ensure that technology for lights sounds and audio visual is properly checked and ready.
TEC Retreat Ministry
Contact Alan Adel – 605-343-1439,
amadel@peoplepc.com
What: TEC means Teens Encounter Christ. This is a three day Catholic youth retreat experience, based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus theme, where youth and adults encounter Christ in one another through experiences, prayer, liturgy, informal discussions, spiritual talks, and dialogue with peers and adults.
When: January 16-18, 2010—for applications and other weekend dates in the diocese visit www.rapidcitydiocese.org/Ministries/Youth
Talent needed: Ability to encourage youth ages 17-22 towards participation, prayer, provide food, and assist with logistics and faith sharing.
Why Catholic?
Contact Deacon Raul Daniel—390-3333 (evenings) - can also leave a text message at this number
rdaniel@rushmore.com or rdaniel@bloodsystems.org
What: Small group, faith-sharing, post-high-school-age formation program using booklets published by RENEW International.
When: Six weeks prior to Advent and six weeks prior to Lent
Groups ranging in size from 6 to 15 meet to reflect on the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday and share their faith with fellow parishioners. This program proceeds the RENEW small group faith-sharing program. Previous participation in RENEW is not a requirement and each season is 'stand-alone' meaning that the seasons do not build on one another, so it is possible to participate in one season & not the next or the season prior to the current season. Cathedral currently has 10 small groups meeting on a variety of days & times. Booklets are available from the small group leaders. The Fall 2009 Season begins the week of October 4 and ends the week of November 8, 2009.
RCIA Team
Contact Nancy Haugen – 342-0507 ext. 28
nancy@cathedralolph.org
What: Help those interested in exploring the Catholic faith to make that journey of discovery
When: Thursday evenings plus planning meetings and social activities
Talent needed: Belief in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and a willingness to bear witness to one’s faith in the RCIA presentations and small groups
The RCIA team works with those interested in discovering more about the Catholic faith. They plan some of the formation activities and participate as small group leaders. Team members who have the ability and knowledge might make presentations to the candidates. In addition, the RCIA Team coordinates a once-a-month social activity designed to bring the parish community together and to introduce the RCIA candidates.
RCIA Sponsors
Contact Nancy Haugen—342-0507 ext. 28
nancy@cathedralolph.org
What: Make the RCIA journey with someone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church
When: Thursday evenings plus regular meetings with your candidate
Talent needed: Ability to listen, to share what one’s faith means, openness, flexibility and willingness to learn
Persons interested in looking at and possibly joining the Catholic Church need a sponsor, someone who is willing to make the RCIA journey with the candidate in the context of the Thursday meetings and additional regular one-on-one meetings. Being a sponsor is a wonderful opportunity to deepen one’s faith and provide support and encouragement to those who are interested in the Catholic faith. Sponsors also need to be present with the candidates as they go through the various rituals of the RCIA process.
Babysitters
Contact Nancy Haugen—342-0507 ext. 28
nancy@cathedralolph.org
What: Adults (over the age of 18) and youth helpers
When: During adult formation programs, Thursday 7:00—8:00 or 8:30 PM
Talent needed: Love of children, flexibility
Adults (over the age of 18) and youth helpers are needed to help care for the children of those who are attending the adult formation programs.
Health Ministry
Homebound Communion Ministers
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: Take Communion to members of our parish who are homebound
When: Once a week flexible schedule between minister and homebound person
Talent needed: Confirmed member of the parish who wishes to provide Communion to someone in need and build a friendship
Hospital Communion Ministers
Contact Fr. Ed Vanorny—342-0507 ext. 23
ed@cathedralolph.org
What: Visit Catholic patients in the hospital and bring them the presence of Christ through prayer and Communion
When: Typically once a week depending on volunteer’s availability and patient need
Talent needed: Concerned person who has a love of the Eucharist and concern and empathy for the sick
At this critical time in their lives, Catholic patients in the hospital receive the attention and concern of our parish community. Communion ministers from the various parishes in Rapid City are involved in this challenging yet rewarding ministry. Training and support are provided.
Catholic Companions
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: Provide companionship to those who are alone
When: Flexible schedule with the person you are visiting
Talent needed: Comfortable meeting and being with people
Provide companionship and build a relationship with those who are alone or have limited contact with family and friends. Parishioners may choose to visit, read Scripture, do crafts, etc. It is the family of God reaching out to other members of our parish family.
Card Ministry
Contact Sharon Gustafson—343-1803
What: Send cards to lonely or grieving parish members on holidays, birthdays and various other important occasions
When: Throughout the year
Talent needed: Ability to write and mail cards
By sending a card, you can extend the hand of Christ to members of our parish who are lonely or grieving the loss of a loved one.
Assistant for Masses
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: Assist at Masses in assisted living facilities and nursing homes
When: Monday or Thursday afternoons at 3:30 PM
Talent needed: Desire to bring Mass and fellowship to those who cannot come to church.
Provide assistance for the priest and residence during the set up and celebration of Mass through lecturing, distributing Communion and working with the residence. May assist once a month or more as time and desire allow.
Prayer Chain
Contact Delores Conway—348-6985
What: Pray for specific needs that are placed on the prayer chain and pass the prayer request on to others
When: Anytime prayers are requested
As a member of the prayer chain you can intercede for others by receiving prayer requests, passing on the request and then praying daily. Or you can receive prayer requests by email. This is a ministry for everyone.
Health Ministry Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: Assist the Parish Nurse in locating volunteers to serve in various areas of Health Ministry
When: Variable
Talent needed: Ability to organize and communicate well with others
Health Screening Assistance
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: Assist with monthly bood pressure screenings and other health screenings
When: Various times throughout the year; screenings are usually held following Sunday Masses
Talent needed: Registered nurses and LPNs
Assist the Parish Nurse in providing this service to our parish community
Ministry of Comfort (Grief) Team
Contact Mary Lou Roberts—342-8647
What: Support those who have lost a loved one through death during the first year of loss
When: Throughout the year as needed and time allows
Talent needed: Gifts of compassion and listening
Accompany and support those who have lost a loved one through cards sent, telephone contact and visits. Training and ongoing support is provided
Meal Ministry
Contact Marge Kovarik—342-1137
What: Provide an occasional meal to those in need
When: Throughout the year as needed and time allows
Talent needed: Ability to provide food and prepare a meal and, in some cases, deliver the meal
This is a service to families in our parish with health struggles or other difficult circumstances that prevent them from preparing meals.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Contact Clare Madden—343-5359
What: Make shawls for those in need of God’s healing presence
When: Ongoing throughout the year
Talent needed: Ability to knit or crochet
The rhythmic motion of the needles calls the shawl minister to prayer and meditation. The blessed shawls are given to the lonely, those with chronic or terminal illness or those who are grieving.
Rosary Devotion Leaders
Contact Pam Ekberg, Coordinator, 719-9669
What: Lead the rosary with infirm, lonely and aged who live in care facilities
When: Alternate weeks with another rosary leader
Talent needed: A strong voice, compassion, and the desire to bring graces from Jesus through Our Mother Mary. Rosaries and prayer guides are provided.
Prayer & Study Groups
OLPH Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy
Contact Jan Purcell –484-1151
Jannine.purcell@gmail.com
What: Devotion to Divine Mercy
When: First Saturday of each month
We meet the first Saturday of each month after Saturday morning Mass and Adoration. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Our Lady’s Chapel prior to going to the Lower Sacristy for our cenacle meeting. During our meeting we read selections from St. Faustina’s diary, the Bible and the Catholic Catechism suggested by the Divine Mercy cenacle formation manual. There is group discussion and prayer.
We promote Divine Mercy by providing pamphlets, education and our physical presence throughout the diocese.
All are welcome to join us.
Cursillo
Contact Ed Hubbeling—342-0379
http://www.cursillo.org/rapidcity/
What: Movement to support the mission of the church
Cursillo is about three encounters, Self, Christ and community. Through the use of Piety, Study and Action and sharing our triumphs and failures, at our friendship groups we work to become the “Good News” not just preach it. Be doing so our goal is to naturally lead others to Jesus Christ and support the mission of the Church.
Parents in Prayer
Contact Fran Solinsky—342-1468 or Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 x14
What: Prayer for children
When: First and third Tuesday of each month
Our Parents in Prayer Group gathers the first and third Tuesday of each month to pray for our children, grandchildren, godchildren or any other child in need of prayer. A child may have an illness, may have strayed from God or be making personal choices that are not in their best interest. As parents and others who love these children, we often feel helpless. Please join parents and others in the spiritual and inspiring experience of lifting our children up to God in prayer. Each prayer gathering beings with the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary said in the Adoration Chapel of the Cathedral. Following the rosary we learn more about our Catholic faith through presentations about the Saints, the bible and other special spiritual treasures of the Church.
Women of Faith
Contact Carol Brechtel 716-4479
What: Women’s group interested in getting to know other Black Hills area Catholic women and finding out more about the Catholic faith. In 2010, the Year of the Priest, we have invited priests to share an interest.
When: We meet Wednesday mornings the week after Labor Day thru April in the Cathedral Hall (basement) from 9:00-11:00 visiting informally the first 15 minutes followed by prayer and the program.
Men’s Ministry—Band of Brothers
Contact Fr. John Lule—342-0507 x13
johnl@cathedralolph.org
What: The Ministry at OLPH shares the aims of the National Fellowship of Catholic Men: i.e. “ to evangelize Catholic Men to Jesus Christ and root them in the Church by assisting the development of fellowship groups and activities aimed at enriching their spiritual, sacramental, family and community lives”.
Talent Needed: Commitment to grow as a Catholic man
There is a growing awareness for the Catholic Men in the US to get together for mutual support. The greatest experience of which, is found in small groups of men at the Parish level and over 60 Regional and Diocesan Annual Conferences. The attendance of these conferences is on the increase everywhere. Men come out abundantly blessed.
Our entry point this year will be understanding the MASCULINE JOURNEY; that is how does a MAN become or grow as A MAN. It is an exciting program which every man of every age MUST never miss.
Lay Ministry Group
Contact Fr. Michel Mulloy—342-0507
michel@cathedralolph.org
The Lay Ministry Group at Cathedral consists of Commissioned Lay Ministers (leaders) who support the work of their respective parishes. The formation program to become a Commissioned Lay Minister involves a four-year commitment consisting of spiritual, theological and pastoral formation followed by service in a given ministry in a leadership role. The Lay Ministry Group meets as scheduled for support and prayer.
World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army)
Contact Jim Jacquot—381-9130
jcq6jw@msn.com
What: Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima
When: First Fridays, Mass at 5:30 PM followed by prayers, Our Lady’s Chapel and First Saturdays, before the 8:00 AM Mass, Our Lady’s Chapel.
We meet every First Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Our Lady’s Chapel for Mass at 5:30 PM with prayers following the Mass, including a procession, rosary and litanies. We take a break in the middle for coffee and fellowship. Fell free to join us for all of any part of the mini-vigil.
We also have Fatima prayers on First Saturday mornings at Our Lady’s Chapel before the 8:00 AM Mass with Adoration following Mass for one hour.
Some events to watch for are the May procession with a statue of Our Lady from the Cathedral to ICC on 5th St. and our annual Fatima Conference in June.
O Morning Star
Contact Paul and Theresa Witte Theresa@omorningstar.org or the blog at www.omorningstar.org
O Morning Star is an effort to promote and support Marian Consecration according to the St. Louis de Montfort formula of Total Consecration to Jesus and Mary. Anyone interested in making a Marian Consecration is encouraged to visit the blog site www.omorningstar.org
JustFaith
Contact Beth Strain, Parish Administrator and JustFaith member—342-0507 x15
beth@cathedralolph.org
What: Study of Catholic social teaching with follow-up activities
When: New classes begin in the fall and are scheduled according to the availability of the members
JustFaith offers an opportunity for parishioners to experience a spiritual journey into compassion. It provides a lively and challenging format to read, view, discuss, pray, experience and be formed by the justice tradition, which changes lives, inspires faithful witness, and transforms the world through love and service. Participants are afforded the privilege of becoming community with other participants and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and challenging. No previous social justice experience or knowledge needed.
JustFaith involves groups of about 15 people, who meet for 30 weekly sessions, two weekend retreats and four immersion experiences. The books cost approximately $145/person and are paid in installments; the parish has some financial assistance available if needed.
Living Stones Secular Franciscan Fraternity
Contact Peg Westrich—716-9857
misspeg@rushmore.com
When: We meet the 3rd Monday of the month at St. Therese Church at 7:00 PM and we serve lunch at the Cornerstone Mission on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM.
The Secular Franciscan Order (formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis) is an official Order within the Catholic Church ; it was established in the early thirteenth century by St. Francis of Assisi for Catholic men and women who live their everyday lives in the world.
Members do not live in community, but come together in fraternity on a regular basis to pray, learn and share a living faith. At profession, they pledge to live the gospel in the manner of St. Francis by means of a Rule of Life approved by the Church. The current Rule was confirmed by Pope Paul VI in June, 1978.
Profession in the Order is a lifetime commitment; the pathway to profession is at least a two and a half year process :
orientation,inquiry, and candidacy. After profession, the newly professed join the fraternity in on-going formation.
Community Service & Social Groups
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Family Groups
Contact Mary Lunders—342-0507 ext. 21
mlunders@cathedralolph.org
What: Provides food and hospitality for parish and diocesan functions
When: Various times throughout the year
Talent needed: Willingness to prepare or purchase food, serve and/or clean up for the social functions in the parish. All are welcomed
This ministry is a great way to meet and work with other parish members as an individual or as a family
Funeral Meal Servers
Contact Mary Lunders—342-0507 ext. 21
mlunders@cathedralolph.org
What: Provide food or serve after funerals
When: All year long as needed
Talent needed: Gift of service, hospitality and time
Bring food or help set up, clean up, serve the food for family and friends following a funeral.
Knights of Columbus
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
sue@cathedralolph.org
What: Service organization for men
When: Regularly scheduled meetings, socials and service
Talent needed: All men of the parish are invited to become members
The Knights of Columbus, an independent service organization comprised mostly of Cathedral parishioners, provides a variety of services at the request of the rector, for the parish. They also provide fellowship and support for one another.
Catholic Daughters Court St. Rita #916
Contact Florence Skinner, 605-393-8213 www.catholicdaughters.org (National Website)
What: Catholic Daughters is the largest Catholic Women’s Organization in the world. Court St. Rita #916 is the local chapter.
When Meetings are at 7:00 PM the 2nd Monday of the month at St. Therese parish Center, 532 Adams St., Rapid City
Talent Needed: Open to practicing Catholic women 18 years of age or older, who follow the teachings of the Church
The purpose of Catholic Daughters is to donate to local and national charities, administer education and scholarship programs, learn about laws which may influence their faith, assist members in enhancing their spiritual lives and form lasting friendships through various social events.
Cathedral Young Adult Group
Contact Provatia Potvin—342-0507
Cathedralyoungadultsgroup@yahoo.com
What: Grouop for those who are 18-35 years old.
When: Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
The group attends the 5:30pm daily Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel and then goes out for supper at an area restaurant. Other social and service activities are offered throughout the year. Send an email to the above address to get on the list to receive a calendar of events.
Cornerstone Rescue Mission Meals
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
sue@cathedralolph.org
What: Serve a meal for those staying at the Cornerstone Rescue Mission
When: The second Sunday of the month—evening meal.
Talent needed: Compassion for those in need. The meal needs to be planned, shopped for, cooked and served. People with their various talents come together to provide the meal.
You could join a group already serving or form your own group. This is a great way to experience doing some of the Corporal Works of Mercy we are called to do.
Food Share America
Contact: Catholic Social Services 348-6086 or website at www.sharecolorado.com to order
What: Purchase and/or Distribute food
When: Once a month, order food the first week of the month, distribute food normally the fourth Saturday of the month.
Talent Needed: An interest in saving money on quality food and helping others when they come to pick up their food on distribution day.
This program has no preset requirements, qualifications, membership fees or monthly commitment. There is a wide variety of frozen meats and vegetables, fresh produce and grocery items. See the monthly menus at www.sharecolorado.com.
Birthright
Contact: Jean Carlson—391-8307
Jeanmarie@rap.midco.net
What: A non-profit pro-life, crisis pregnancy center
Talent Needed: Volunteers are asked to be pro-life and have a servant’s heart.
We are a non-profit pro-life, crisis pregnancy center. We offer free, confidential pregnancy testing; assistance with diapers, formula , layettes for new born; maternity and toddler clothing. Our Mission Statement: "It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born."
Cathedral Softball Team
Contact Bill Gradoville (men) - 341-2721
Jackie Heard (women) - 343-5053
What: Recreational men's and women's slow-pitch softball league with other Rapid City churches
When: Mid-May to the end of July—2 games on one night per week
Talent Needed: Desire to play softball to have fun and fellowship
Maintenance
Dusting Angels
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
maintenance@cathedralolph.org
What: Dust the surfaces of the church and chapel
When: Once a week after morning Mass or at another arranged time
Talent needed: Able to move a mop and dust cloth and love of our Cathedral building
The Dusting Angels dust the floors and other surfaces of the church. They clean windows and empty the trash. Following the cleaning, they will have coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall giving them an opportunity to socialize. Serve the community and get to know your fellow parishioners.
Spring and Fall Rectory Cleaning
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
sue@cathedralolph.org
What: A good cleaning of the rectory
When: Once in the fall and once in the spring
Talent needed: Able to move furniture, climb ladders, deep cleaning and a care for our priests
Although there is a regular cleaning lady who attends to the daily needs of the rectory, once or twice a year we need to have a good general cleaning. This is an opportunity for those who enjoy housework to offer some time to making the priests’ residence a pleasant place to live.
Spring and Fall Cathedral Cleaning
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
maintenance@cathedralolph.org
What: A good cleaning of the main church and chapel
When: Once in the fall and once in the spring
Talent needed: Able to climb ladders, scrub and do deep cleaning and a pride in our church
A more intense cleaning twice during the year that would include dusting and washing of figures of Mary and the saints that are on the walls around the church, as well as cleaning higher and deeper. For those who cannot give weekly service but could come twice a year.
Set-Up Crews
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507
maintenance@cathedralolph.org
What: Setting up the Parish Hall for various parish gatherings
When: Each of five crews would be available one day a week
Talent needed: Able to move heavy tables, chairs, classroom partitions, vacuum
Each crew of five or six would come in the morning and create whatever set-up is needed for the Parish Hall for that day. The length of time needed to create the various set-ups in the Parish Hall would depend on the group that is gathering. No set-up crew would be required to work more than two hours. This is a great opportunity to provide assistance to the many groups inside and outside of our parish who use our facilities.
Meal Preparation
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
sue@cathedralolph.org
What: Prepare a meal for committee meetings and other events that happen at the rectory
When: As meetings and events are scheduled
Those who love to cook could volunteer to come in and cook a meal for one of the scheduled events usually for eight to twelve people. This is an excellent opportunity for those who like to cook and would like to prepare a meal for a larger group once in a while.
Lawn Care
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
What: Mow and trim the lawn
When: As needed during the spring and summer
Talent needed: Ride and push mower and weed eater operation and love of yard work
The parish provides the lawn mowers, gasoline and oil. Those who volunteer to work on the lawn work out their own schedule. This is a great opportunity for those who love the outdoors and would like an opportunity to help maintain the grounds around our beautiful Cathedral.
Gardeners
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
What: Maintain the flower gardens and shrubs around the Cathedral
When: As needed during the spring and summer
Talent needed: Gardening skills and a love of gardening
This includes planting flowers in the spring and weeding the flowers through the summer, trimming hedges and decorative bushes around the Cathedral. This is a great opportunity for those who like to work in the earth and create beauty in the landscaping of our property.
Committees/Councils
Finance Council
Contact Beth Strain—342-0507 ext. 15
beth@cathedralolph.org
What: Provide assistance and guidance to the rector in preparing the annual budget and monitoring the financial status of the parish
When: Meet monthly; evening meeting that includes dinner
Talent needed: Expertise, interest and/or talent with finances
This is an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in finances to share your expertise and talent with the parish community.
Health Committee
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: A committee of interested parishioners who offer advice and guidance to the Health Care Ministry at the Cathedral
When: Meet monthly; evening meeting that includes dinner
Talent needed: An interest in the issues and activities of the Health Ministry and a desire to be of service
This committee gives advice and direction to those working in the health care ministry of the Cathedral Parish. Those in the health care field as well as interested parishioners can offer valuable insights into the growth and development of this ministry.
Stewardship Committee
Contact Fr. Michel Mulloy—342-0507 ext. 22
michel@cathedralolph.org
What: Study stewardship and provide a plan for implementing stewardship in our parish
When: Meet monthly; evening meeting that includes dinner
Talent needed: An interest in being a good steward of the gifts God has given and a desire to live and share that vision
The Stewardship Committee is a think tank, a catalyst for promoting stewardship as a way of life in our parish> This is an excellent opportunity for you to grow in gratitude for what God has given to you and to help our parish live and grow in that gratitude.
Building Committee
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
maintenance@cathedralolph.org
What: Develop a maintenance plan for our facility and provide an ongoing monitoring system
When: Meet monthly; evening meeting that include dinner
Talent needed: Expertise and interest in the parish facility and its operation
An excellent opportunity to share your gifts in the area of construction, electrical, plumbing, engineering, etc. with the parish. The goal is to improve and keep our facility in good working order so as to serve our parishioners in the best way possible.
Liturgy Committee
Contact Mary Daniel—342-0507 ext. 19
mary@cathedralolph.org
What: Prepare and review liturgies for various feasts and seasons.
When: Meet monthly; evening meeting that includes meal
Talent needed: Love for and commitment to parish liturgical life and a willingness to share opinions, thoughts, feelings and concerns about the liturgy
The goal of the Liturgy Committee is to celebrate effective liturgies in our parish. We do this by our own study and growth in understanding and by sharing our experience of our liturgies and planning for subsequent liturgical celebrations.
Parish Council
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
sue@cathedralolph.org
What: Provide vision and direction for the growth and development of our parish community and provide advice and counsel for the rector on a variety of issues
When: Meet monthly, evening meeting that includes dinner
Talent needed: Willingness to share one’s vision for the parish and collaborate with other parishioners in discussion and deliberation
The council consists of eight members who are elected at large from the parish community as well as representatives from the various parish committees and organizations. Elections for the eight members at large are held in June of each year. The term of office for the elected members is two years and parishioners can serve two consecutive terms.